Decide how often you will use it
A bath may be essential for young children or something you enjoy as part of your routine. If it rarely gets used, compare keeping it with the space a larger shower could provide. Your household needs should lead the decision, rather than assuming every bathroom must have the same layout.
Look beyond the bath dimensions
The bath needs usable space around it, along with access to taps, cleaning and maintenance. Check the door route and the positions of nearby fittings. A freestanding model can be a strong feature, but the shape of the room and the space around it still need to work.
Compare fitted and freestanding options
A fitted bath can suit a compact room or a combined bath and shower. A freestanding bath may suit a more open layout. Think about where toiletries will go, how the surrounding surfaces will be cleaned and how the plumbing connections and access will be arranged.
Consider a shower over the bath
Where the bath is also used for showering, the screen, shower position and surrounding waterproofing need to be planned together. Discuss entry and exit, splash protection and the needs of the people using the room. The survey helps establish whether the arrangement is suitable.
Coordinate taps, wastes and finishes
The bath and tap arrangement must be compatible. Wall-mounted, deck-mounted and floor-standing taps have different installation requirements. Include the waste, panels or surrounding finishes in the product discussion so your proposal describes the complete installation.
Review the bath within the room design
Send photographs and explain why you want to keep, replace or remove the bath. Gareth can help explore the layout in an initial design and estimate. Final measurements, services, product selections and scope are confirmed before the final proposal is agreed.